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DVANCED
The Audio Mute feature is useful in situations where it would be helpful to reduce the
audio level of the "Receive Only" band (Small character display) whenever you receive a
signal on the "Main" band (Large character display) during Dual Receive operation.
To activate the Audio Mute feature:
1. Press and hold the
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 62: MUTE.
3. Press the
key briefly to enable selection of this Set Mode
Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select the desired muting level
(MUTE 30%, MUTE 50%, MUTE 100%, or OFF).
5. When you have made your choice, press the PTT switch to
save the new setting and return to normal operation.
When the Audio Mute feature is activated, the " " icon will
appear on the display, and the " " icon blinks while muting the
"Receive Only" band audio.
Your VX-8DR/DE includes a reddish illumination lamp which aids in nighttime opera-
tion. The red illumination yields clear viewing of the display in a dark environment, with
minimal degradation of your night vision. Three options for activating the lamp are pro-
vided:
KEY 2sec - KEY 10sec: Illuminates the Keypad/LCD for the selected illumination
CONTINUOUS:
OFF:
Here is the procedure for setting up the Lamp mode:
1. Press and hold the
2. Rotate the DIAL knob to select Set Mode Item 46: LAMP.
3. Press the
key briefly to enable selection of this Set Mode
Item.
4. Rotate the DIAL knob to select one of the three modes de-
scribed above.
5. When you have made your choice, press the PTT switch to
save the new setting and return to normal operation.
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key for one second to enter the Set Mode.
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time when any key is pressed.
Illuminates the Keypad/LCD continuously.
Disables the Keypad/LCD lamp.
key for one second to enter the Set Mode.
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